[crackberry]

the only think i dont like are the lights on the mirror

[XC]

render! render!

[Ivan Ho]

the more it is exposed, the more I'm worried. the pics so far offer hints it may look good (cos its looks are like those of e90) but the difference from e90 is not very signficant

[OdomPHD]

Thank god these pics "prove" that the headlights won't be like those on recent Jags in that they aren't 3" tall and look like slits. It really is very Japanese looking.

Never the less, everyone knows this car will be a hit, and if you say otherwise you are fooling yourself. I'd argue that BMW AG has poured so many tens of millions into the base design of this car to keep it SPORTY after hearing of it's devoted population's dislike of the car's feel from the early E3x/46 > E90 and the further loss from the E90 > F10.

Worried about weight? If so, you're within the 20% of the population who actually cares. What you really want is sportiness....and if there is room add some MPG, too. But, and I'm going out on a limb here...I'd wager you want the sportiness a bit more. IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR. Indeed, if it does not improve, I'll become un-enthusiast VERY fast. BMW knows they stepped out of line in terms of weight and handling; this is their chance to improve it.

Now then, we know the engine stats (ballpark figures). I think the I4 will do wonders in a 320i or 325i, but that isn't the car for us. The I6, possibly tri-turbo charged, is going to be a sexy beast. But where are the figures on weight??! Fear not, the only way you'll see anything under 3,200 lb is if YOU strip the carpeting, seats, headliner, AC Heat, etc.

Frankly stripping all of that would be overboard, right?? Not if the fkn handling keeps going downhill. I will NOT purchase a smaller F10 with inherent F10 problems. Sure it looks good, but if the 2nd gen F10 isn't better then this 1st gen, BMW better start looking for more investors.

[e90dawg]

Whats with those god awful mirror reflector light things???

[MDivPower]

it seems that the new 3 series is taking full attention from BMW. i am looking forward for the f30 with great anticipation.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I would buy the sedan if I was on the market. The world ends in 2012.

[GunKata]

HE BIG.

[SCOTT26]

Benny @ Bimmertoday.de managed to capture the car in Titanium Silver and Sparkling Bronze of the all new Turbo charged 3er.


Acknowledgement to Benny@BimmerToday.de.

[ShowTime12]

Originally Posted by e92miami

Looks like it will be an exact merge of a current 5 series with a e90...nothing different at all but as expected from this design team.

+1 Seems like an exact merge to me too.

[Raikkonen]

Is it just me, or does the hood seem "higher"? almost like you have to struggle to look over it from the driver's seat.

I also agree w/ the comments about it looking very similar to the e90.

The change doesn't appear to be as dramatic as from the e46 to the e90. It almost seems like more of a e90 LCI Part II...

[Miami]

Originally Posted by OdomPHD

Thank god these pics "prove" that the headlights won't be like those on recent Jags in that they aren't 3" tall and look like slits. It really is very Japanese looking.

Never the less, everyone knows this car will be a hit, and if you say otherwise you are fooling yourself. I'd argue that BMW AG has poured so many tens of millions into the base design of this car to keep it SPORTY after hearing of it's devoted population's dislike of the car's feel from the early E3x/46 > E90 and the further loss from the E90 > F10.

Worried about weight? If so, you're within the 20% of the population who actually cares. What you really want is sportiness....and if there is room add some MPG, too. But, and I'm going out on a limb here...I'd wager you want the sportiness a bit more. IT WILL NOT DISAPPEAR. Indeed, if it does not improve, I'll become un-enthusiast VERY fast. BMW knows they stepped out of line in terms of weight and handling; this is their chance to improve it.

Now then, we know the engine stats (ballpark figures). I think the I4 will do wonders in a 320i or 325i, but that isn't the car for us. The I6, possibly tri-turbo charged, is going to be a sexy beast. But where are the figures on weight??! Fear not, the only way you'll see anything under 3,200 lb is if YOU strip the carpeting, seats, headliner, AC Heat, etc.

Frankly stripping all of that would be overboard, right?? Not if the fkn handling keeps going downhill. I will NOT purchase a smaller F10 with inherent F10 problems. Sure it looks good, but if the 2nd gen F10 isn't better then this 1st gen, BMW better start looking for more investors.

all i read was tri turbo......

[carl_d]

Taller profile tyres than an E90. Can see 225/50R17 on white car above. This makes the diameter of the F30's tyres almost 2 cm bigger than the tyres on an E90! E90 runs on 225/45R17. Seems the F30 is a much much bigger car.

[Augenbrauezug]

This looks so great! I can't wait!

[bmrm396]

this is crazy, i cant remember seeing so many versions of FEP cars brought into public light at once ... its the wonderous onslaught of BMWs future

and i think they want us to know it

[e90sexion]

definitely expecting this,

[woodpecka]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

this is crazy, i cant remember seeing so many versions of FEP cars brought into public light at once ... its the wonderous onslaught of BMWs future

and i think they want us to know it

These pictures are part of their web 2.0 marketing strategy for sure.

[pokerface]

Only thing I dislike is the size of the tailpipes when compared to the rear bumper. It's disproportionally small (twss) as if you're looking at a Civic rear end.

[deshields]

Alot of baby 5-Series, in a very good way. The body style will be typical balanced 3-series, with some new design lines.

The most important and welcome change IMO is a move to the more aggressive headlight design that looks similar to the angled "angry" look of the 5-series. The 3 usually has a very middle of the road headlight design thats neither here nor there, so this new aggressive side is going to look amazing. I cant wait for the coupe.

[deltron]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

this is crazy, i cant remember seeing so many versions of FEP cars brought into public light at once ... its the wonderous onslaught of BMWs future

and i think they want us to know it

I've been thinking of a buying new Cayman, and keeping my E90, and I was planning on talking turkey with my local porsche dealer this weekend. It's like BMW knew that I might stray and wants me to save my money for them so they're pushing out all of these photos of next 3er

The photos posted in the thread from Bimmer Post are definitely more flattering. It looks pretty sporty and aggressive to me. I share a lot of the opinions here. I'm most afraid the EPS, I really like feeling more connected to the road. I kinda expect a 5-series to be more comfy but the 3-series should be more sporty.

[KTS1010]

I like the car overall but those mirrors are so damn ugly. I can't wait for the F3X M3 just hope it don't have those mirrors.

[cmk227]

Please get ride of the mirror turning signal. They look awful.